Day 2 (7th June) :

6 teams of innovators will compete to solve a real-life logistics challenge facing one of the world’s leading manufacturers. Competitors will present their pitch to an executive group of judges later in the day.

Workshops

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Workshop One: Using blockchain to improve the supply chain

The blockchain “Second Internet Revolution” will have significant implications on not just financial transactions, but many areas of business operations. The supply chain is an especially powerful area to apply the advantages of a highly secure data ledger and the “smart contract” features of the Ethereum public and Hyperledger private blockchains.

Blockchain has been in use for some applications for years, and IBM and Maersk will be rolling out their proven blockchain application for international ocean shipping in early 2018. Many other large companies are using blockchain for a variety of supply chain applications, and companies of all size, in all parts of the supply chain (from manufacturers to retailers) need to be looking at how they can exploit blockchain to improve business efficiency and lower costs.

This workshop will provide:

An explanation of how blockchain technology works

The major advantages of blockchain in supply chain application

A case study of a client we have worked with to add blockchain to their supply chain automation system

Examples of supply chain systems currently using blockchain

A forecast of how blockchain systems are likely to impact the supply chain

Dr. Drew MillerManaging DirectorBlockchain Business Consultants

Workshop Two: Smartly Managing Transportation Capacity/Cost Increases

Every company is feeling significant financial pressure regarding the impact of the current transportation capacity and cost issues. Stronger working relationships between shippers and carriers is key but more can be done. Standard transportation planning and execution decisions focus on minimizing costs while meeting customer service and regulatory requirements. But are all customers and their delivery locations equal to your bottom line? Are some delivery locations significantly more important as it relates to the continued generation of healthy operating profits while others are marginal or worse?

This interactive Workshop will focus on key considerations to proactively manage through these transportation issues. These considerations are based on segmentation strategies that are tied to the actual profit performance of every delivery location in addition to the measure of service and productivity performances. The result is transportation planning and execution decisions that do not treat all delivery locations the same. Instead, service levels are defined and managed to selectively absorb higher transportation costs across all customer delivery locations.

Richard SharpeCEOCompetitive Insights

Workshop Three: Self-driving trucks are rapidly developing as an option for long haul trucking. How can you leverage the technology to lower costs in your supply chain?

The near-term objective is to make it possible for long-haul trips to be managed by fewer drivers, eliminating the need for team driving. One company, Embark, recently completed a coast-to-coast trip from L.A. to Jacksonville, Florida, driving 2,400 miles. The goal of self-driving trucks is to drive highway miles between transfer hubs, where human drivers will take over for the last miles through urban and industrial parks. Uber predicts that between 500,000 and 1.5 million self-driving trucks will be on the road by 2028. It is widely expected self-driving trucks will be used far more efficiently and drive down the cost of freight and stimulate demand.

See the whole supply chain in a single view of inventory to maximize ‘fast, convenient and efficient’ without disrupting your margins

Learn how to work with your upstream supply chain partners to expand the opportunities for efficient, cost-effective fulfilment

Mark HolifieldEVP Supply Chain & Product DevelopmentHome Depot

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Keynote: The future of freight forwarding: connection, disruption, and combination

Connection: the ability to connect the global dots and create new ones to construct a new customer experience.

Disruption: Disruption is a bad thing if somebody does it to you. It’s a very good thing if you do it to yourself.

Combination: Partnership is a word thrown around often in the business world. Everybody wants it. Nobody disagrees with it. Most of us underestimate what it takes to truly achieve it.

Cindy MillerPresident, Freight ForwardingUPS

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Keynote: Using the Vested Way to improve your outsourcing

Improve your outsourcing relationships: Learn how following five simple rules can help you collaborate more effectively with your partners, benefitting you, them and your customers

Be inspired by the art of the possible: Find out how extensive research started in 2010 at the University of Tennessee has led to the development of a brand-new methodology for successful outsourcing in just 8 years

Hear how Vested is being piloted in the 3PL sector: Discover how organizations like Intel, Dell, DHL, FedEx Supply Chain, and NuSkin are improving their operations through Vested

Kate VitasekFaculty, Graduate & Executive EducationUniversity of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business

June 6th & 7th 2018 — Day 1 & 2

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Technology Track

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Logistics Focus

Supply Chain

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Drive the digital evolution

The evolution of the digital supply chain is well underway. New technologies and innovative entrants to market have arrived steadily over the past few years, encouraging larger players to fight back with their own solutions. As executives grapple with the pace of change combined with uncertainty about how the market will play out, it remains vital to maintain an overarching strategic point of view and a focus on producing tangible outcomes.

From investigating proven areas of implementation and ROI, to managing the impact of digitalization on the workforce, the technology track will inspire you to find innovative routes to achieving a best-in-class operation. Transform both your and your customers’ businesses with the adoption of a digital supply chain.

Greg LehmkuhlPresident and CEOLineage Logistics

Jim MonkmeyerPresident, TransportationDHL Supply Chain

Vava DimondChief Information OfficerHub Group

Frank GuenzerodtPresident & CEO USADachser

Jon SlangerupCEOAmerican Global

Kalyan SakthiVP ITDHL Supply Chain

Steve BankerVice President, SCMARC Advisory

Zaki ManianExecutive DirectorTrusted IoT Alliance

Karen LeavittCMOLocus Robotics

Scott RobertsVP of Logistics and Supply Chain PlanningCHEP North America

David WilkinsCSCORaytheon

Technology that drives supply chain success

The new wave of disruptive digital technologies is transforming processes for businesses and their customers. Discover how leading companies are capitalizing on digital trends to update their business strategy, create sentient supply chains and empower the workforce of the future.

With worldwide eCommerce sales set to reach $4.5 trillion by 2021, it is vital that logistics providers develop strategies to capitalize on opportunities now. Staying ahead of the game will allow you to maximize growth and revenue from the rapidly burgeoning B2B and last mile markets.

Companies are seizing the opportunity to innovate in this growing market, with start-ups already gaining ground on existing players. This track will help you refine your eCommerce strategy by learning from the companies who are already disrupting the market, and the shippers who are driving 3PL decisions themselves.

Successfully aligning inventory management, order delivery and fulfilment with customer demands requires agility and flexibility across the entire supply chain. Take advantage of omnichannel trends to deliver the customer experience that will ensure your competitive advantage in this costly arena.

Dallas ClarkseanCOOFun.com

Craig JonesVP Supply ChainAldo

Sergio VillalobosGlobal 3PL StrategyNike

Jim HouriganCOOBuild Direct

June 6th & 7th 2018 — Day 1 & 2

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Strategy Track

xx:xx

Logistics Focus

Supply Chain

xx:xx

Innovate to combat market pressures

Capacity is becoming an ever more pressing concern for the industry. With growing labor issues, fuel price increases and global concerns over trade agreements, the industry is being pushed towards 2008-level cost pressures.

This track will examine ways to promote growth against this backdrop, as well as the latest trends in M&A and how to work with customers to offset cost increases through innovation.

Advances in supply chain technology, combined with changing customer behaviours, are forcing manufacturers and retailers to rethink their strategy. With higher risks and an ever-increasing demand for speed and agility, organizations are looking to become increasingly sustainable and innovative while keeping the customer at the heart of their strategy. To meet the long-term strategic objectives of your organization, you will need to align your network structure with customer needs, whilst balancing innovation and sustainable capabilities.

6 teams of innovators will compete to solve a real-life logistics challenge facing one of the world’s leading manufacturers. Competitors will present their pitch to an executive group of judges later in the day.

Workshops

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Workshop One: Using blockchain to improve the supply chain

The blockchain “Second Internet Revolution” will have significant implications on not just financial transactions, but many areas of business operations. The supply chain is an especially powerful area to apply the advantages of a highly secure data ledger and the “smart contract” features of the Ethereum public and Hyperledger private blockchains.

Blockchain has been in use for some applications for years, and IBM and Maersk will be rolling out their proven blockchain application for international ocean shipping in early 2018. Many other large companies are using blockchain for a variety of supply chain applications, and companies of all size, in all parts of the supply chain (from manufacturers to retailers) need to be looking at how they can exploit blockchain to improve business efficiency and lower costs.

This workshop will provide:

An explanation of how blockchain technology works

The major advantages of blockchain in supply chain application

A case study of a client we have worked with to add blockchain to their supply chain automation system

Examples of supply chain systems currently using blockchain

A forecast of how blockchain systems are likely to impact the supply chain

Dr. Drew MillerManaging DirectorBlockchain Business Consultants

Workshop Two: Smartly Managing Transportation Capacity/Cost Increases

Every company is feeling significant financial pressure regarding the impact of the current transportation capacity and cost issues. Stronger working relationships between shippers and carriers is key but more can be done. Standard transportation planning and execution decisions focus on minimizing costs while meeting customer service and regulatory requirements. But are all customers and their delivery locations equal to your bottom line? Are some delivery locations significantly more important as it relates to the continued generation of healthy operating profits while others are marginal or worse?

This interactive Workshop will focus on key considerations to proactively manage through these transportation issues. These considerations are based on segmentation strategies that are tied to the actual profit performance of every delivery location in addition to the measure of service and productivity performances. The result is transportation planning and execution decisions that do not treat all delivery locations the same. Instead, service levels are defined and managed to selectively absorb higher transportation costs across all customer delivery locations.

Richard SharpeCEOCompetitive Insights

Workshop Three: Self-driving trucks are rapidly developing as an option for long haul trucking. How can you leverage the technology to lower costs in your supply chain?

The near-term objective is to make it possible for long-haul trips to be managed by fewer drivers, eliminating the need for team driving. One company, Embark, recently completed a coast-to-coast trip from L.A. to Jacksonville, Florida, driving 2,400 miles. The goal of self-driving trucks is to drive highway miles between transfer hubs, where human drivers will take over for the last miles through urban and industrial parks. Uber predicts that between 500,000 and 1.5 million self-driving trucks will be on the road by 2028. It is widely expected self-driving trucks will be used far more efficiently and drive down the cost of freight and stimulate demand.

See the whole supply chain in a single view of inventory to maximize ‘fast, convenient and efficient’ without disrupting your margins

Learn how to work with your upstream supply chain partners to expand the opportunities for efficient, cost-effective fulfilment

Mark HolifieldEVP Supply Chain & Product DevelopmentHome Depot

xx:xx

Keynote: The future of freight forwarding: connection, disruption, and combination

Connection: the ability to connect the global dots and create new ones to construct a new customer experience.

Disruption: Disruption is a bad thing if somebody does it to you. It’s a very good thing if you do it to yourself.

Combination: Partnership is a word thrown around often in the business world. Everybody wants it. Nobody disagrees with it. Most of us underestimate what it takes to truly achieve it.

Cindy MillerPresident, Freight ForwardingUPS

xx:xx

Keynote: Using the Vested Way to improve your outsourcing

Improve your outsourcing relationships: Learn how following five simple rules can help you collaborate more effectively with your partners, benefitting you, them and your customers

Be inspired by the art of the possible: Find out how extensive research started in 2010 at the University of Tennessee has led to the development of a brand-new methodology for successful outsourcing in just 8 years

Hear how Vested is being piloted in the 3PL sector: Discover how organizations like Intel, Dell, DHL, FedEx Supply Chain, and NuSkin are improving their operations through Vested

Kate VitasekFaculty, Graduate & Executive EducationUniversity of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business

The evolution of the digital supply chain is well underway. New technologies and innovative entrants to market have arrived steadily over the past few years, encouraging larger players to fight back with their own solutions. As executives grapple with the pace of change combined with uncertainty about how the market will play out, it remains vital to maintain an overarching strategic point of view and a focus on producing tangible outcomes.

From investigating proven areas of implementation and ROI, to managing the impact of digitalization on the workforce, the technology track will inspire you to find innovative routes to achieving a best-in-class operation. Transform both your and your customers’ businesses with the adoption of a digital supply chain.

Greg LehmkuhlPresident and CEOLineage Logistics

Jim MonkmeyerPresident, TransportationDHL Supply Chain

Vava DimondChief Information OfficerHub Group

Frank GuenzerodtPresident & CEO USADachser

Jon SlangerupCEOAmerican Global

Kalyan SakthiVP ITDHL Supply Chain

Steve BankerVice President, SCMARC Advisory

Zaki ManianExecutive DirectorTrusted IoT Alliance

Karen LeavittCMOLocus Robotics

Scott RobertsVP of Logistics and Supply Chain PlanningCHEP North America

David WilkinsCSCORaytheon

Technology that drives supply chain success

The new wave of disruptive digital technologies is transforming processes for businesses and their customers. Discover how leading companies are capitalizing on digital trends to update their business strategy, create sentient supply chains and empower the workforce of the future.

With worldwide eCommerce sales set to reach $4.5 trillion by 2021, it is vital that logistics providers develop strategies to capitalize on opportunities now. Staying ahead of the game will allow you to maximize growth and revenue from the rapidly burgeoning B2B and last mile markets.

Companies are seizing the opportunity to innovate in this growing market, with start-ups already gaining ground on existing players. This track will help you refine your eCommerce strategy by learning from the companies who are already disrupting the market, and the shippers who are driving 3PL decisions themselves.

Successfully aligning inventory management, order delivery and fulfilment with customer demands requires agility and flexibility across the entire supply chain. Take advantage of omnichannel trends to deliver the customer experience that will ensure your competitive advantage in this costly arena.

Capacity is becoming an ever more pressing concern for the industry. With growing labor issues, fuel price increases and global concerns over trade agreements, the industry is being pushed towards 2008-level cost pressures.

This track will examine ways to promote growth against this backdrop, as well as the latest trends in M&A and how to work with customers to offset cost increases through innovation.

Advances in supply chain technology, combined with changing customer behaviours, are forcing manufacturers and retailers to rethink their strategy. With higher risks and an ever-increasing demand for speed and agility, organizations are looking to become increasingly sustainable and innovative while keeping the customer at the heart of their strategy. To meet the long-term strategic objectives of your organization, you will need to align your network structure with customer needs, whilst balancing innovation and sustainable capabilities.